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swape

noun
\ ˈswāp\
plural -s

Definition of swape

1 dialectal, England : a pole or bar used as a lever or swivel
2 dialectal, England : a long steering oar used by keelmen on the Tyne

History and Etymology for swape

Middle English swaipe lever, swivel, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse sveipr fold, sveipa to sweep, swoop

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